Minnesota is one of the 26 states suing the Trump administration for what it contends is the illegal suspension of SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, during the federal government shutdown.

Democrats say USDA has $5 billion to continue food stamp benefits while the agency insists the ‘well has gone dry.’

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is suing the Trump administration over SNAP benefits being suspended.Related: Gov. Walz holds press conference to announce $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelvesAG Keith Ellison joined 22 other attorneys general along with three governors in the lawsuit.

Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is co-leading a coalition in filing a lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture for suspending SNAP due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.

The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits for roughly 440,000 Minnesotans will be halted on Nov. 1. To help manage the gap, Gov. Tim Walz released $4 million in emergency funding for food shelves.